Leonard Knox
Head of Finance and Income Generation at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium- Claim this Profile
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Mark Goldsmith
I have worked with Leonard for the past three years. Through our relationship I have headhunted two business critical roles. Leonard has always been extremely receptive to feedback and understands how to extract the best from a fledgling relationship. Feedback from the first appointee when I met him a year into the role was particularly complementary on Leonards style of management. Clear, concise and fair are words he used to describe Leonard. Apparently teams working under Leonard always understand what is required of them and enjoy working for him. From my experiences of working with him I would agree.
Mark Goldsmith
I have worked with Leonard for the past three years. Through our relationship I have headhunted two business critical roles. Leonard has always been extremely receptive to feedback and understands how to extract the best from a fledgling relationship. Feedback from the first appointee when I met him a year into the role was particularly complementary on Leonards style of management. Clear, concise and fair are words he used to describe Leonard. Apparently teams working under Leonard always understand what is required of them and enjoy working for him. From my experiences of working with him I would agree.
Mark Goldsmith
I have worked with Leonard for the past three years. Through our relationship I have headhunted two business critical roles. Leonard has always been extremely receptive to feedback and understands how to extract the best from a fledgling relationship. Feedback from the first appointee when I met him a year into the role was particularly complementary on Leonards style of management. Clear, concise and fair are words he used to describe Leonard. Apparently teams working under Leonard always understand what is required of them and enjoy working for him. From my experiences of working with him I would agree.
Mark Goldsmith
I have worked with Leonard for the past three years. Through our relationship I have headhunted two business critical roles. Leonard has always been extremely receptive to feedback and understands how to extract the best from a fledgling relationship. Feedback from the first appointee when I met him a year into the role was particularly complementary on Leonards style of management. Clear, concise and fair are words he used to describe Leonard. Apparently teams working under Leonard always understand what is required of them and enjoy working for him. From my experiences of working with him I would agree.
Credentials
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Chartered Accountant (FCA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants in IrelandApr, 1979- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Armagh Observatory & Planetarium
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United Kingdom
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Museums
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Finance and Income Generation
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Apr 2018 - Present
Member of senior management team, responsible for budget management, statutory and public sector financial reporting.
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Finance Officer
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May 2017 - Apr 2018
Preparation of statutory annual accounts, monthly management accounts and forecasts, public sector reporting, day-to-day financial support.
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AG Paving and Building Products
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Ireland
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Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director / General Manager
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Jan 2011 - Jan 2017
Director of Precast division. Leading a team of senior managers to drive recovery through cost control and price management. Focused on comprehensive management accounting and performance reporting against budgets and forecasts. Introduced systems and controls to simplify accurate tendering, improve production efficiencies, design and construction management, financial reporting and contracts control. Implemented formal quality systems (ISO 9001 and CE Marking). Overseen development of comprehensive Risk Assessments and Method Statements for all contracts. Led group IT team for a number of years. Strong communication and team building skills. Show less
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Group Finance Director
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Sep 2007 - Jan 2011
Integrating new business acquisition. Overseeing and directing financial function through a very challenging recession. Led team of senior managers to source, acquire and implement MS Dynamics AX ERP system. Established robust group financial consolidation processes, encompassing management accounts, budgets and forecasts, and providing real time business intelligence. Contributing to strategic decisions. Working closely with senior management team.
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Finance Director
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Oct 1996 - Sep 2007
Overseeing all financial functions, including reporting and banking relationships. Established credit control department. Management of all IT and HR functions. Closely involved in major acquisition, from initial discussions to due diligence and legals.
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Company Accountant
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Nov 1988 - Oct 1996
Statutory accounts production, monthly management accounts, PAYE and VAT. Introduced server based desktop computing systems, with fully integrated accounting software. Established HR policies and procedures. Assisted in acquisition and integration of similar businesses.
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Heron Bros
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accountant
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Apr 1979 - Nov 1988
Producing monthly management accounts, annual accounts, statutory returns. Introduced computerised accounting records for sales, purchases, general ledger and contract costing. Producing monthly management accounts, annual accounts, statutory returns. Introduced computerised accounting records for sales, purchases, general ledger and contract costing.
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Trainee Accountant
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Sep 1975 - Mar 1979
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Education
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1972 - 1975
Queen's University Belfast
B.Sc (Econ), Economics
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